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blued revolver with black handle.

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The Webley Mk VI was adopted for service in 1915; the last of a series of .455 inch calibre Webley revolvers which were the standard issue pistols of the British Army from 1887 onwards. They were robust and powerful weapons, which gave excellent service until replaced by the handier Enfield No 2 revolver (see FIR 385) in 1932.
Officers frequently purchased their own pistols, and this particular weapon bears the name of Lieutenant C B Leather, who served on the Western Front with the King's Liverpool Regiment. The Imperial War Museum's Department of Documents holds a collection of wartime letters written by Lt Leather (see DOCs 74/44/1).

History note

first year of production. Early form of 'Mark VI', without " " marks around the 'VI'. No 'sold out of store' mark. 18th was a Service Battalion.
NB. Documents have a collection of letters written by C B Leather.

1. stamped on left of top strap

1.15 over crown over GR over crossed pennants over P over broad arrow over crown over 10 over B over MARK VI
2. C.B. LEATHER 18TH KLR